Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Rachael Shine #23632 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Pacing Strategy Shines: Strong Performance with a Notable Mid-Race Surge Rachael Shine completed the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon with a total time of 1:37:10, averaging a pace of 7:25 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. She finished in the top 5% of her age division, placing 13th out of the F30-34 category, 63rd among female runners, and 291st overall out of 6,546 participants. Her performance was consistent with several noteworthy splits. Starting strong with a first mile at 6:59, Rachael demonstrated a high level of endurance, although mile 4 presented a slight challenge with a 10:47 time. Notably, she recovered with the fastest split in mile 5, clocking in at 4:39. While she maintained consistent pacing, the mid-race surge suggests her potential for even further excellence with strategic pacing adjustments. Exciting to see how she leverages this solid base for future events!